In line with one of the Coalition’s core objectives, outlined in its Launch Statement—to build alliances and partnerships with relevant stakeholders—the panel aims to convene a diverse group of trade and climate experts to engage in dialogue with Coalition representatives, fostering collaboration.

The event will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and perspectives on concrete and effective trade-related actions that have the potential to accelerate climate-resilient sustainable development on the ground. During the panel, the Coalition will share examples of trade-related collaborative actions by Coalition Members that advance the global climate agenda.

Questions for Panel Discussion

1. After years of emphasizing trade-related cooperation to respond to the climate crisis, where is progress being made, and what approaches are proving effective?
2. What are some concrete examples of positive trade-related actions that can help accelerate climate action and climate-resilient sustainable development on the ground?
3. Considering the complex political landscape, what are the key priorities and concrete opportunities for cooperation and collective action on trade, climate, and sustainable development? What role can Trade Ministers play in advancing these efforts, and where and how can collaboration with the climate community be strengthened?

Welcome 

• Christophe Bellmann, Secretariat, Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate (Moderator)

Remarks 

• H.E. Elizabeth Thompson, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Barbados for Climate Change, SIDS, and the Law of the Sea, Sherpa to the Climate Vulnerable Forum Vulnerable Twenty Group (CVF-V20) (TBC)
• Will Nankervis, Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change, Australia (TBC)
• Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition.
• Rachel Kyte CMG, UK Special Envoy on Climate 2024, United Kingdom (TBC)

Panel Discussion 

• Philippe Varin, Chair, International Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Teh Lian Tai, Head, FACT Dialogue Secretariat, Malaysia (TBC)
• Bernice Lee OBE, Hoffmann Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House (TBC)
• Theo Mitchell, Director, Climate - Europe and International, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
• Arunabha Ghosh, Special Envoy of the COP30 Presidency for South Asia, Founder & CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water
• Julie McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer, Nature Finance (TBC)
• Cintya Feitosa, Senior International Strategy Specialist, Institute for Climate and Society, Brazil (TBC)
• Ellie Belton, Senior Policy Advisor – Trade and Climate, E3G 

Closing by Moderator